From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Requesting a test for a rear bumper scheme on the Wraith model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\3\ scan0125 | |
| Date | 27th May 1938 | |
| Secret. 1023 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}. from Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}5/N.27.5.38. Re: Rear Bumpers - Wraith. We would be glad if you could arrange to test for us as soon as possible, the scheme for a rear bumper on the Wraith having a body overhang of 46" as shown on F.CD.672, for reasons outlined in the attached memo. Handwritten text: F.{Mr Friese} DODD - Please carry out this test Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} MSC I asked for this 16th previously. have you seen anything of it. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Finished & Tested Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/D FILE. | ||